A small residential enclave off Ioco Road with detached homes close to Burrard Inlet. The gateway to Buntzen Lake and Belcarra — with multiplex potential that many owners haven't explored yet.
Barber Street is one of Port Moody's smaller, more tucked-away neighbourhoods. Sitting off Ioco Road on the north side of the city, it's a pocket of detached homes with proximity to both Burrard Inlet and the natural areas that make this part of Port Moody special — Buntzen Lake, Belcarra Regional Park, and the forested trails that wind through the hillside.
The neighbourhood has a quiet, end-of-the-road feel. It's adjacent to the North Shore recreation hub (fitness centre, ice arena, library, tennis courts, soccer pitch) and within easy reach of Newport Village and Suter Brook Village for shopping and dining. Old Orchard Park and its shoreline trail are nearby, offering a different waterfront perspective from Rocky Point.
Barber Street doesn't get the same attention as Heritage Mountain or Port Moody Centre, and that's part of what makes it interesting. Lot sizes support SSMUH development, prices are lower than the premium neighbourhoods, and the lifestyle appeal is genuine. It's an underexplored pocket with real potential.
Barber Street's appeal is its access to Port Moody's natural assets and recreation infrastructure, all within a quiet residential setting.
Barber Street families access the same School District 43 network as the rest of Port Moody's north side. Schools are within a short drive or bus ride.
Eagle Ridge Elementary and Pleasantside Elementary serve the elementary level. Moody Middle School and Eagle Mountain Middle School cover the middle years. Heritage Woods Secondary is the nearest high school. The Traditional Learning Academy and Our Lady of Assumption provide private education options within the broader area.
Transit along Ioco Road connects Barber Street to the rest of Port Moody and to Inlet Centre SkyTrain Station on the Evergreen Extension. Bus frequency is moderate — adequate for commuting but not as frequent as the Clarke Road or St. Johns Street corridors.
Most Barber Street households keep a vehicle for daily errands. The tradeoff for slightly more limited transit is proximity to nature and a quieter pace. Barnet Highway is accessible through the Port Moody core for connections to Burnaby and Vancouver.
Under British Columbia's Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) legislation, many single-residential lots in Barber Street now qualify for increased density. Port Moody amended its zoning bylaw in June 2024 to align with these provincial requirements, and the city's Guide to SSMUH was adopted in July 2025.
Barber Street offers solid SSMUH fundamentals — established lots at price points below the city's premium areas. Many homeowners here haven't yet explored what their lot could do. Contact Dawar for a free assessment.
Barber Street is for people who want to live close to nature without giving up access to the city. Families appreciate the quiet streets and the proximity to recreation. Outdoor enthusiasts love having Buntzen Lake and Belcarra essentially in their backyard.
The community is small and residential — everyone knows their neighbours, and the pace is unhurried. It's not a high-profile neighbourhood, which helps keep prices more accessible. For buyers looking at the north side of Port Moody without the premium of Heritage Mountain, Barber Street deserves consideration.
Every lot in Barber Street is different. A free feasibility study gives you the specific answer — unit count, buildable area, and strategy — for your address.